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Wasps

Author : Michael Knox Beran
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1643137077
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Wasps written by Michael Knox Beran and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of WASP culture through the lives of some of its most prominent figures. Envied and lampooned, misunderstood and yet distinctly American, WASPs are as much a culture, socioeconomic and ethnic designation, and state of mind. Charming, witty, and vigorously researced, WASPS traces the rise and fall of this distinctly American phenomenon through the lives of prominent icons from Henry Adams and Theodore Roosevelt to George Santayana and John Jay Chapman. Throughout this dynamic story, Beran chronicles the efforts of WASPs to better the world around them as well as the struggles of these WASPs to break free from their restrictive culture. The death of George H. W. Bush brought about reflections on the end of patrician WASP culture, where privilege reigned, but so did a genuine desire to use that privilege for public service. In the time of Trump—who is the antithesis of true WASP culture—people look at the John Kerry, Bobby Kennedy, and Philip and Kay Grahams of the world with wistfulness. And even though we are a more diverse and pluralistic nation now than ever before, there is something about WASP culture that remains enduringly aspirational and fascinating. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, Beran’s saga dramatizes the evolving American aristocracy that forever changed a nation—and what we can still glean from WASP culture as we enter a new era.

The Social Wasps of North America

Author : Chris Alice Kratzer
Publisher : Owlfly Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1737892715
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (378 download)

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Download or read book The Social Wasps of North America written by Chris Alice Kratzer and published by Owlfly Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 400 pages and 900 full-color illustrations, The Social Wasps of North America is the world's first complete illustrated field guide to all known species of social wasps from the high arctic of Greenland and Alaska to the tropical forests of Panama and Grenada. For beginners, experts, and everyone in-between, The Social Wasps of North America provides new insights about some of the world’s least popular beneficial insects, plus tips and tricks to avoid painful stings. This book includes detailed information about the ecology, evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, nest architecture, and conservation of social wasp species. To purchase this book in softcover format, visit our website at OwlflyLLC.com/publications.

We Were Wasps

Author : Winifred Wood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780911721492
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book We Were Wasps written by Winifred Wood and published by . This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

We Were WASPS

Author : Winifred Wood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (491 download)

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Download or read book We Were WASPS written by Winifred Wood and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wasps

Author : Heather Holm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780991356317
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (563 download)

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Download or read book Wasps written by Heather Holm and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WASPS is the first full-color, illustrated guide featuring approximately 150 species of flower-visiting wasps that occur in eastern North America, and the specific native plants and habitat each species depends upon. Written with an ecological lens, this richly-illustrated book details wasp diversity and has full-page profiles for each wasp species that include identification tips, geographic range maps, biology, prey, natural history and habitat. Five introductory chapters cover wasp taxonomy, nesting biology, prey-hunting behaviors, diet, anatomy, as well as wasp habitat enhancement and management, and the ecosystem services provided by wasps-insect pest population control and pollination. Profiles of each wasp species comprise the major part of the book and are organized by family, showcasing twelve families and sixty-eight wasp genera. Also included are eastern North American regional native plant guides, tips on wasp observation, and over 1000 stunning photographs. This is an essential book for conservationists, naturalists, insect enthusiasts, biologists, nature photographers, native plant aficionados, and anyone interested in beneficial insects and pollinators.

Wasps

Author : Eric R. Eaton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691211426
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Wasps written by Eric R. Eaton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of wasps Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields. Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm, colorful in both appearance and lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behavior. The sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination. Packed with more than 150 incredible color photos Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families Describes wasp species from all corners of the world Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behavior Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment

The Paper Wasp

Author : Lauren Acampora
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1529401003
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (294 download)

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Download or read book The Paper Wasp written by Lauren Acampora and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Acampora is an original' Jay McInerney, author of Bright Lights, Big City An electrifying debut novel of two women's friendship, a haunting obsession and twisted ambition, set against the feverish backdrop of contemporary Hollywood. Abby Graven is a dreamer. She dreams her way through her small, lonely life - hiding back at her parents, working at the grocery store. At night, she collects tabloid clippings that taunt her with Elise - her best friend, now Hollywood's hot new starlet. When a school reunion throws Elise in her path, Abby seizes her chance. With feverish certainty, she boards a one-way flight to LA to become Elise's assistant and enters her gauzy realm of film sets and glamorous actors. But behind Elise's glossy magazine veneer, she is drowning in Hollywood's vicious social cycle. Ever the devoted friend, Abby conceals her own burning desire for greatness. For she is smarter than Elise. More talented. A true artist. And as she edges closer to her own ambitions, Abby can see only one way to make her dream come true. Propelled by seductive, unstoppable force, The Paper Wasp slashes through the dark side of Hollywood and the treacherous intimacies of female friendship, pursuing a heroine of blazing artistic vision and blinding drive.

The Vulgar Wasp

Author : Phil Lester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781776561858
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book The Vulgar Wasp written by Phil Lester and published by . This book was released on 2018-04 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native to Europe, Vespula vulgaris, the common wasp, has been inadvertently transported around the globe - usually travelling quietly, unseen, sleeping in people's cargo. Today in New Zealand, the highest known wasp densities have up to 40 nests per hectare. Though we know them as pests, wasps are amazingly efficient predators with some exceptionally smart behaviours. Vespula vulgaris excels as both a hunter and an invader. Some people find them pretty tasty too. In this book, entomologist Phil Lester describes the many fascinating and lesser-known sides of the common wasp. He asks: how can we manage wasps? Can we ever learn to live with them? What can they teach us about the challenges we face for pest control? With warmth, wit and intelligence, "The Vulgar Wasp" tells the story of the common wasp and its impact on us and our biodiversity.

The Nest

Author : Kenneth Oppel
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1481432346
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (814 download)

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Download or read book The Nest written by Kenneth Oppel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory.” —The New York Times Book Review Steve just wants to save his baby brother—but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppel’s (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, it’s just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp’s nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to “fix” the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. All he has to do is say “Yes.” But “yes” is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.

We Were WASPS

Author : Winifred Wood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book We Were WASPS written by Winifred Wood and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Wasp Factory

Author : Iain Banks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476750246
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book The Wasp Factory written by Iain Banks and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The polarizing literary debut by Scottish author Ian Banks, The Wasp Factory is the bizarre, imaginative, disturbing, and darkly comic look into the mind of a child psychopath. Meet Frank Cauldhame. Just sixteen, and unconventional to say the least: Two years after I killed Blyth I murdered my young brother Paul, for quite different and more fundamental reasons than I'd disposed of Blyth, and then a year after that I did for my young cousin Esmerelda, more or less on a whim. That's my score to date. Three. I haven't killed anybody for years, and don't intend to ever again. It was just a stage I was going through.

Cheerful Money

Author : Tad Friend
Publisher : Little, Brown
ISBN 13 : 0316071447
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Cheerful Money written by Tad Friend and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-09-21 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From longtime New Yorker writer and author of In the Early Times, Tad Friend's "side-splittingly funny" Cheerful Money is both a gorgeously written family memoir and a sharp cultural study of the decline of the American WASP (Mary Karr). Tad Friend's family is nothing if not illustrious: his father was president of College, and at Smith his mother came in second in a poetry contest judged by W.H. Auden -- to Sylvia Plath. For centuries, Wasps like his ancestors dominated American life. But then, in the '60s, their fortunes began to fall. As a young man, Tad noticed that his family tree, for all its glories, was full of alcoholics, depressives, and reckless eccentrics. Yet his identity had already been shaped by the family's age-old traditions and expectations. Part memoir, part family history, and part cultural study of the long swoon of the American Wasp, Cheerful Money is a captivating examination of a cultural crack-up and a man trying to escape its wreckage.

A Severed Wasp

Author : Madeleine L'Engle
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780374517830
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book A Severed Wasp written by Madeleine L'Engle and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1983-11 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1983.

Gods, Wasps and Stranglers

Author : Mike Shanahan
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603587144
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Gods, Wasps and Stranglers written by Mike Shanahan and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are trees of life and trees of knowledge. They are wish-fulfillers rainforest royalty more precious than gold. They are the fig trees, and they have affected humanity in profound but little-known ways. Gods, Wasps, and Stranglers tells their amazing story.

When She Was Good

Author : Philip Roth
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307788601
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book When She Was Good written by Philip Roth and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Pastoral comes a funny, chilling novel set in a small town in the 1940s Midwest, featuring a young woman whose moral goodness may destroy her. "High, careful tragedy, nasty as life, and Roth emerges ... as a Dreiser who can write!" —Stanley Elkin When she was still a child, Lucy Nelson had her alcoholic failure of a father thrown in jail. Ever since then she has been trying to reform the men around her, even if that ultimately means destroying herself in the process. With his unerring portraits of Lucy and her hapless, childlike husband, Roy, Roth has created an uncompromising work of fictional realism, a vision of provincial American piety, yearning, and discontent that is at once pitiless and compassionate.

A Wasp Among Eagles

Author : Ann Carl
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588343413
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book A Wasp Among Eagles written by Ann Carl and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before World War II most Americans did not believe that the average woman could fly professionally, but during the war more than a thousand women pilots proved them wrong. These were the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs), who served as military flyers on the home front. In March 1944 one of them, Ann Baumgartner, was assigned to the Fighter Flight Test Branch at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. There she would make history as the only woman to test-fly experimental planes during the war and the first woman to fly a jet. A WASP among Eagles is the first-person story of how Baumgartner learned to fly, trained as a WASP, and became one of the earliest jet-age pioneers. Flying such planes as the Curtiss A-25 Helldiver, the Lockheed P-38, and the B-29 Superfortress, she was the first woman to participate in a host of experiments, including in-air refueling and flying the first fighter equipped with a pressurized cockpit. But in evaluating the long-awaited turbojet-powered Bell YP-59A, she set a “first” record that would remain unchallenged for ten years.

Wasp

Author : Eric Frank Russell
Publisher : Pollinger in Print
ISBN 13 : 1905665458
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (56 download)

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Download or read book Wasp written by Eric Frank Russell and published by Pollinger in Print. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The war had been going on for nearly a year and the Sirian Empire had a huge advantage in personnel and equipment. Earth needed an edge. Which was where James Mowry came in. If a small insect buzzing around in a car could so distract the driver as to cause that vehicle to crash, think what havoc one properly trained operative could wreak on an unuspecting enemy. Intensively trained, his appearance surgically altered, James Mowry is landed on Jaimec, the ninety-fourth planet of the Sirian Empire. His mission is simple: sap morale, cause mayhem, tie up resources, wage a one-man war on a planet of eighty million. In short, be a wasp. First published in 1957, WASP is generally regarded as Eric Frank Russell's best novel, a witty and exciting account of a covert war in the heart of enemy territory.